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Source Material: Jennifer Lara – “Consider Me”
Jennifer Lara was a singer from Kingston, Jamaica who mainly recorded in the '70s and '80s. In 1974, she recorded a number of records with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, the founder of Studio One. Studio One is one of the most influential reggae…
Source Material: Armando Manzanero – “Cuando Estoy Contigo”
Armando Manzanero was a composer, pianist, and singer from Ticul, Yucatán, Mexico. In 1950, at fifteen years old, he composed his first song, "Nunca en el Mundo (Never in the World)." One year later, he started his career as a…
Source Material: Marijata – “I Walk Alone”
Marijata was an afrobeat band from Ghana who recorded a few albums in the '70s. The band featured three members: Kofi "Electric" Addison (drummer), Bob Fischlan (organist), and Nat Osmanu (guitarist). In 1976, they released their debut…
Source Material: Rupa – “Aaj Shanibar”
Rupa is a singer from Malda Town, West Bengal, India who recorded in the early '80s. She struggled to find success early in her career, but a trip to Canada changed everything. In 1981, Rupa and her family went on vacation to Canada. …
Source Material: Mai Yamane – “Tasogare”
Mai Yamane is a Japanese city pop singer from Izumo, Shimane, Japan. City pop was a genre of music that originated in Japan in the '70s and it peaked during the '80s. In 1979, Yamane released her debut single, "Gozen Reiji." In 1980, she…
Source Material: France Gall – “Laisse Tomber Les Filles”
France Gall is a French yé-yé singer from Paris, France. Yé-yé was a style of music that originated in Southern Europe during the early '60s. The inspiration for the genre was British and American rock 'n' roll. In 1963, when France Gall…
Source Material: Camilo Sesto – “Fuego”
Camilo Sesto is a singer and songwriter from Alcoy, Spain who started recording in the mid '60s. In 1965, Sesto started recording with his band Los Dayson. One year later, he started recording with another band called Los Bostines. …
Source Material: Marie Rottrová – “Time Is A Rogue”
Marie Rottrová is a singer and TV personality from the Czech Republic. Technically, she was born (1941) and raised in Ostrava, Moravia. In 1939, during WWII, The Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia was established by Nazi Germany. …
Source Material: Taeko Ohnuki – “4:00 AM”
Taeko Ohnuki is a singer and songwriter from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. In 1973, she formed Sugar Babe, a band featuring Japanese musicians Tatsuro Yamashita and Kunio Muramatsu. After struggling to find success at home, the group broke up…
Source Material: Paul Mauriat – “Melancholy Man”
Paul Mauriat was a French orchestra leader from Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. As a child, Mauriat studied classical music, but as a teenager, he transitioned to jazz and popular music. At 17, he formed his own orchestra, and he…